She served as an active member and as chairwoman of two Oregon State Health Commissions. Davidson served on the Multnomah County Planning Commission, the Multnomah County Home Rule Charter Commission, the City of Portland-Multnomah County Consolidation Commission, the Metropolitan Arts Commission and the Portland State University Goals Commission.įor more than 20 years she committed herself to the critical issues of health care. Rieke Achievement Award in Community Health Planning and by the March of Dimes Community Service Award. Truman Freedom Bell Award, the Forrest E. She was honored by the Oregon Jewish Welfare Fund, the Harry S. Her commitment to and leadership of numerous causes have been recognized by the community and by her associates. She was born in Portland April 14, 1922, to Marie (Murph) and Joe Schnitzer.ĭavidson attended Stanford University and graduated from Reed College in 1947. Her first husband, Norman Nemer, died in 1964. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, C. There will be a graveside service at 2 pm, Monday, Feb. She is survived by her two sons, Jerry Nemer and Philip Nemer (David), of Portland and by six stepchildren. Sylvia Nemer Davidson, z”l, civic leader and hostess extraordinaire, died Feb. SUBMIT OBITUARIES TO: questions about preparing for end of life, dying, death, and mourning, visit or email contact Michael Rosenberg at the Portland Hevra Kaddisha at or 50.
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